Mad as a hatter: Where did the phrase come from?

Phrases, idioms, theories are part of our everyday conversations. Have you ever wondered from where these phrases originated from?

Phrase: Mad as a Hatter
What it means: To be completely crazy

The Story:
Not, Alice in Wonderland.
Its origins date from the 17th and 18th centuries, well before Lewis Caroll’s book was published.
In 17th century France, poisoning occurred among hat makers who used mercury for the hat felt. The 'Mad Hatter Disease' was marked by shyness, irritability, and tremors that would make the person appear 'mad'.

WordCrawler by Deepak Gawas

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